Does Elon Musk represent a new form of capitalism?: podcast

June 23, 2026 12:32 AM EDT

By Peter ‌Thal Larsen

LONDON, ​June ​23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Apple or Spotify. Listen on the Reuters ‌app. Read the episode transcript.

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The SpaceX boss became ‌the first trillionaire by ‌defying business wisdom, upending financial standards and embracing far-right politics. ​On The Big View this week Peter Thal Larsen ⁠asks Quinn Slobodian, co-author of “Muskism”, whether Musk ​is a one-off or a model of the future.

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FURTHER READING

Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff: “Muskism: ⁠A Guide for the Perplexed”

The Big View: Separating science fiction ⁠from fact at SpaceX

Breakingviews: SpaceX IPO riches ​would make robber barons blush

Breakingviews: SpaceX's $1.75 trln hope rests on Musk imagination

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(Editing by Aditya Srivastav; Production by Ujjaini ‌Dutta)



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